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According to the text, speciation can occur rapidly or slowly and can result from changes in few or many genes. How can the time it takes for new species to form be determined?
According to the text, speciation can occur rapidly or slowly and can result from changes in few or many genes. How can the time it takes for new species to form be determined?
- By studying the fossil record
- By analyzing morphological data
- By studying molecular data
- All of the above (correct)
What are periods of apparent stasis punctuated by sudden change called?
What are periods of apparent stasis punctuated by sudden change called?
- Fossil record
- Speciation
- Gradual change
- Punctuated equilibria (correct)
What does a punctuated pattern in the fossil record indicate?
What does a punctuated pattern in the fossil record indicate?
- Fossil record
- Slow rate of speciation
- Gradual change
- Rapid speciation (correct)
What does a gradual pattern in the fossil record indicate?
What does a gradual pattern in the fossil record indicate?
What is the term for the model of speciation where a new species changes significantly when it splits from the parent species and then remains relatively unchanged for the rest of its existence?
What is the term for the model of speciation where a new species changes significantly when it splits from the parent species and then remains relatively unchanged for the rest of its existence?
What is the term for the model of speciation where species gradually and steadily diverge over time?
What is the term for the model of speciation where species gradually and steadily diverge over time?
What can be used to determine the time it takes for new species to form?
What can be used to determine the time it takes for new species to form?
What does the fossil record include?
What does the fossil record include?
What is the term for the periods of apparent stasis punctuated by sudden change in the fossil record?
What is the term for the periods of apparent stasis punctuated by sudden change in the fossil record?
What are the two models for the tempo of speciation?
What are the two models for the tempo of speciation?
Which of the following best describes reinforcement in hybrid zones?
Which of the following best describes reinforcement in hybrid zones?
What is fusion in the context of hybrid zones?
What is fusion in the context of hybrid zones?
What does Figure 22.16 illustrate?
What does Figure 22.16 illustrate?
When does stability occur in hybrid zones?
When does stability occur in hybrid zones?
What can lead to the continued production of hybrids in a hybrid zone?
What can lead to the continued production of hybrids in a hybrid zone?
What is reinforcement in hybrid zones?
What is reinforcement in hybrid zones?
What is fusion in the context of hybrid zones?
What is fusion in the context of hybrid zones?
What does Figure 22.16 illustrate?
What does Figure 22.16 illustrate?
When does stability occur in hybrid zones?
When does stability occur in hybrid zones?
What can lead to the continued production of hybrids in a hybrid zone?
What can lead to the continued production of hybrids in a hybrid zone?